Building-Based Substitute Teacher

Building-Based Substitute Teacher

Franklin Public Schools Washington Street 3-5 - Franklin, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 23, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Position: Building-Based Substitute Teacher

Position Type: Full Time, school year position

Location: Washington Street 3-5 Elementary School

Reports to: Building Principal

Salary: $123.00 per day

This position qualifies for town benefits, including Health Insurance

Franklin Public Schools, a Prek-12 district, is seeking a Permanent Building-Based Substitute Teacher. The role of the Building-Based Substitute Teacher is to maintain classroom structures and to carry on the classroom procedures as if they were the regular teacher. Ensure the physical and emotional safety of all students. The Building-Based Substitute Teacher will maintain the same responsibilities and the same duties as the regular teacher, including bus duty and playground supervision, etc.

In the absence of the teacher, provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth while following any lesson plans and/or instructions left by the classroom teacher. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

• Assigned to rotate into various teaching positions in the school on a daily basis and possibly throughout the day; working as part of the school community.
• Implement teacher lesson plans and administrator directives with fidelity and efficiency.
• Communicate with classroom teachers and if necessary, the principal regarding expectations for student work, behavior, and lesson execution.
• Ensure the physical and emotional safety of all students.
• Ensure the teacher’s absence does not cause an interruption in classroom instruction.
• Gain familiarity with district curriculum and resources.
• Attend and contribute to staff meetings and professional development activities.
• Perform supervisory duties as assigned (such as lunch, bus, or recess duty).
• Assist in the development of curricular materials as assigned.
• Abide by state statutes, school committee policies and regulations.
• Attend meetings and perform duties as assigned by the principal or their designee.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Report all suspicions of abuse and/or neglect to DCF and the principal.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students and staff personnel information.
• Be a positive role model for students; support the mission of the Department.
• Ability to be flexible with job assignments as needed.
• Remain current on instructional practices in education (e.g., instructional technology).
• Assumes responsibility for other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned.

• Experience working with middle or high school-age youth preferred.
• Must successfully pass Criminal Offender (CORI) background check and national fingerprinting screening (CHRI).

We understand that our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas - an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the FPS community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard.

We are committed to reflecting that diversity in our staff. We strive to have the most diverse applicant pool possible; to that end, we encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply for any position at Franklin Public Schools.

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